The HIV/AIDS Relief Center was originally located in Soi Rewadee, Nonthaburi Province, under the name "Ban Ban Jai Center." It provided temporary housing for AIDS patients and provided counseling services to them and their family members. Father Giovanni Contarin served as the first director.

    However, due to the center's location in the heart of an urban area and the lack of knowledge about AIDS and negative attitudes toward people living with HIV and AIDS, protesters gathered to protest the center's relocation. Violence and threats included bombings in front of the center's office and shootings. The center subsequently closed and moved its HIV/AIDS relief operations to a new location in Rayong Province. The land, donated by the Camillian Foundation of Thailand, was located at 1/1 Soi Kiri, Huai Pong Subdistrict, Mueang District, Rayong Province. The new center, called the Camillian Social Center Rayong, officially opened on January 29, 1996. Initially, it consisted of two buildings: The AIDS patient building and the mother and child building have been operating and expanding in various phases. The work is divided into 7 projects in total.

    The center takes care of 23 children affected by HIV/AIDS by providing regular health check-ups and general healthcare by physicians. The children are trained to manage their antiretroviral medication and remember the names of their drugs, as well as receive age-appropriate health education.

    In terms of education, every child receives basic education according to the standard criteria, and they also participate in various supplementary lessons with volunteers, such as English. The center promotes life skills development and moral education through camp activities.

    Emotional development is supported through weekly sports, music, and recreational activities, as well as regular beach outings to relax and socialize. These activities help the children become cheerful, expressive, and able to live harmoniously with others.

    In the past year, the center has taken care of 24 underprivileged individuals living with HIV/AIDS, helping them improve their quality of life. They have received antiretroviral treatment, successfully controlled their viral load to below 20 copies/ml, overcome immunodeficiency, and achieved better health. Additionally, 3 individuals have been able to reintegrate into society independently.

    The center has organized activities to restore physical and mental health by providing various programs such as physical therapy, Feeling Therapy, art and music therapy, and seaside relaxation. Additionally, there are recreational activities for patients to engage in new activities and spend time together regularly.

    To enhance vocational skills, the center has provided materials and equipment and helped find markets for product sales. They have also participated in career-building activities organized by the Rayong Provincial Social Development and Human Security Office and Nong Bua Subdistrict community. Patients themselves are encouraged to maintain cleanliness and order in their living quarters.

    Moreover, patients take care of members in the final stages of life, providing bedside care and praying for the souls of their departed friends. The center continuously offers training to caregivers and volunteers to enhance their knowledge and skills for patient care.

    In year 2024, The Eden of Garden has provided care for 22 individuals living with HIV. All of them have received health restoration to improve their physical strength, regular medical check-ups, antiretroviral and psychiatric medications, and physical therapy for recovery. Additionally, there is a mental health enhancement program specifically for women living with HIV, focusing on vocational skill development in agriculture and handicrafts to help them generate income and become self-sufficient.

    Furthermore, individuals living with HIV have become trainers, sharing their knowledge in making grass brooms, multipurpose rugs, and herbal sachets with other disabled group members. The center supports marketing these agricultural and handicraft products through the community, businesses, educational institutions, and temples, providing opportunities for regular sales.

    Members of The Eden of Garden also have access to various benefits, such as state welfare cards, disability cards, allowance for infected individuals, elderly allowance, the One Baht Fund, and social security. These benefits help improve their quality of life, allowing members to reintegrate into society. Additionally, there are companies that employ disabled members.

    Caregivers and volunteers receive training to enhance their knowledge and understanding of patient care, patients' rights, and access to welfare assistance. This training aims to increase their understanding and ability to provide better support to patients

    The center underwent an evaluation by the Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, to renew the certification for the provision of HIV and sexually transmitted disease services in the community, Phase 2. The center received an extension of the certification for another three years (2024-2026). This certification is a crucial tool that promotes reaching out to high-risk populations, facilitating access to screening services, enabling earlier treatment, and enhancing prevention measures. These efforts help reduce new infections and decrease AIDS-related deaths.
    The project received funding from the Rayong Provincial Administrative Organization, Disease Prevention and Control Office Region 6 Chonburi, and the National Health Security Office, which has enabled it to execute its plans more efficiently.
    The project has educated a target group of 3,680 people, fostering understanding and raising awareness of the impacts of unprotected sex.
    Participants received accurate and up-to-date information on prevention and treatment, and developed a better understanding of AIDS patients, especially in terms of cohabitation. This improved their ability to communicate constructively. Additionally, 625 individuals voluntarily received
    HIV and syphilis screenings, with same-day results, enabling those at risk to access care quickly. According to statistics on HIV infections and sexually transmitted diseases in Rayong province over the past four years, the number of cases has not decreased, but the mortality rate from AIDS

Additionally, this initiative has generated a movement for sexual education, AIDS prevention, and sexually transmitted disease prevention. Youths have returned to utilize the free condom distribution points in the community, making them accessible and friendly for everyone. There are total of 27 distribution points, which have conducted activities disseminating information and distributing 7,539 condoms and 1,790 lubricants. Target groups have been referred for screening at Ban Khai Hospital. More proactive activities have been organized, and there has been increased outreach in educational institutions within the area.
    There is a mechanism of key leaders to monitor risky behaviors, consisting of 65 individuals from 16 agencies, 10 educational institutions, 4 entertainment venues, 2 businesses, and government agencies. They conduct projects and activities for the prevention of HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases, disseminate knowledge and information, facilitate screening referrals, and distribute condoms.
    An AIDS Day campaign was organized in collaboration with network partners at Map Ta Phut College, with 600 teachers and students participating. The event included online consultation services, referrals, information dissemination, and activities. Additionally, the project supports and arranges for community service volunteers from willing employees to join training and provide increased community services. The HIV/AIDS Learning Center also offers services to various organizations.
    In 2025, the center plans to promote and support the role of key leaders in monitoring risky behaviors and to drive proactive services related to sexual health, HIV, and sexually transmitted diseases in collaboration with regional agencies continue

    Key activities include initial patient intake, patient assessment before receiving assistance, behavior modification and capacity development for recipients through life skills activities for children and youth, coordination of various rights and welfare, preparation for reintegration into society, follow-up and home visits, psychological activities and development promotion for members, and counseling for both recipients and phone callers.

    Additionally, there is continuous development of social work and psychology personnel in new knowledge areas, such as the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) in social work and behavior modification for children and youth to keep up with modern society.

    The target group consists of individuals living with HIV/AIDS and those affected by AIDS who are in need of assistance at the Camillian Social Center Rayong and surrounding community areas.

nbsp;  In 2024, individuals living with HIV were able to access welfare rights. Thirty-three disabled individuals with cards received AIDS patient treatment rights, and children gained full access to their educational rights. Additionally, seven individuals who received assistance were able to reintegrate and live with their families and society.